Enhancing Business Operations Reporting System

Leveraging Internship to Address Critical Challenges in Software Development
Project 1: Enhancing Business Operations Reporting System
Our software development agency is facing significant challenges in managing fixed cost and time and materials projects. The success of these projects is contingent on staying within the allocated time and ensuring employees are actively engaged in billable projects. Although we currently employ systems to track time spent on projects and resource allocation, they fall short in providing insightful information to identify potential issues. We need a comprehensive reporting system that amalgamates data from these systems and incorporates additional information to offer a holistic view of business operations.
The selected intern will play a crucial role in developing a reporting system that not only consolidates information from existing systems but also incorporates data that neither of them currently captures. This system will enable us to proactively identify when a project is likely to go over budget or requires intervention. It will also help us assess the utilization of team members and determine when hiring additional staff is necessary. The goal is to have an intuitive and easy-to-read reporting system that provides actionable insights into the current state of our business operations.
By addressing these challenges, the intern’s contribution will significantly impact our ability to manage projects efficiently, control costs, and make informed decisions that foster sustainable growth.

Faculty Supervisor:

Rima Khatib

Student:

Partner:

Ollon Technology

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program: